Australian Awards for University Teaching
Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP has today congratulated the recipients of the Australian Awards for University Teaching 2014.
Mr Pyne said the Awards recognise and value outstanding teachers and are part of the Australian Government’s commitment to high quality learning and teaching in universities.
“I remain committed to ensuring Australia has the best higher education system in the world and believe we need a strong focus on the quality and impact of higher education learning and teaching,” Mr Pyne said.
“These Awards celebrate the best and most innovative teaching in the nation,” he said.
The Awards are administered by the Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT), and were presented last night at Parliament House by Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education, in the following categories:
- Teaching Excellence (16 awards)
- Programs that Enhance Learning (8 awards)
- Career Achievement Award (one award)
- Australian University Teacher of the Year